HT Correspondent
HOJAI, June 7: In a major breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking, Hojai Police seized a large quantity of suspected heroin valued at over Rs 2 crore and arrested two individuals during an early morning operation on Friday, June 5.
Acting on a tip-off, police launched a targeted operation along National Highway 27 in the Hojai-Lumding stretch. During the operation, two suspected drug peddlers were apprehended—identified as Shahid Ahmed Mazumdar and Rahanul Islam, both residents of Cachar district.
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According to police sources, 50 soap boxes containing a total of 820.51 grams of suspected heroin were recovered from their possession. Two vehicles used in the transportation of the contraband were also seized from the Lumding Reserve area.
Speaking to the media, Hojai Superintendent of Police (SP) Saurabh Gupta stated, “Hojai Police’s mission against illicit drugs is ongoing. Based on reliable intelligence, we intercepted a consignment of heroin en route from outside the state via the Barak Valley, destined for Nagaon in Central Assam.”
He further added, “We had received input about a planned exchange of drugs in the Hojai-Murajhar area. Accordingly, police set up naka-bandis (checkpoints) at specific points on NH-27. The operation led to the successful arrest of two individuals and the recovery of a substantial quantity of heroin.”
SP Gupta estimated the market value of the seized contraband to be around Rs 2.10 crore. He also revealed that three more individuals are under the police radar in connection with this case and that further investigations and operations are underway to dismantle the wider drug network in the district.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to continue the crackdown on drug trafficking and have urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.
